Dog-friendly bar · West Berkeley & Fourth Street, West Berkeley
Missouri Lounge
Neighborhood bar on San Pablo Avenue in West Berkeley with a long wooden bar, velvet couches and a back patio with a grill. The kitchen serves burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, nachos and grilled cheese, and DJs take over later in the evening.
More about Missouri Lounge
The bar has stood here in one form or another since the mid-20th century. It was already the Missouri Cafe when Argentina "Argie" Shepherd bought it in 1950. Regulars often say the name honors the battleship, but her grandson says it does not; she had worked on Liberty ships.
After she died in 2004, the family renamed it the Missouri Lounge, and Ali Eslami bought it in 2005. Photos of Argie still hang on the back wall.
Bringing your dog
According to our sources, dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Neighborhood dive bar on San Pablo Avenue with a heated patio. Dogs are welcome on the patio, and staff often bring them water.
Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.
Getting there
- Address2600 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
- NeighborhoodWest Berkeley & Fourth Street, West Berkeley
- TypeBar
Dog parks near Missouri Lounge
- Ohlone Dog ParkFenced · Small-dog areaabout 1.0 mi
More dog-friendly spots near Missouri Lounge
- Caffè ChiaveCaféabout 0.1 mi
- MoxyBarabout 0.8 mi
- Cafe LeilaCaféabout 1.0 mi
- Oceanview DinerDinerabout 1.0 mi
Missouri Lounge: frequently asked questions
Is Missouri Lounge dog-friendly?
Yes, according to DogTrekker, Missouri Lounge, and BringFido. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Can I bring my dog inside Missouri Lounge?
Our sources only mention the outdoor seating area. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so at most places in Berkeley dogs stay outside. Ask the staff if you want to sit inside.
What is Missouri Lounge like?
Neighborhood bar on San Pablo Avenue in West Berkeley with a long wooden bar, velvet couches and a back patio with a grill. The kitchen serves burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, nachos and grilled cheese, and DJs take over later in the evening.
Where is Missouri Lounge?
Missouri Lounge is at 2600 San Pablo Ave in West Berkeley & Fourth Street, West Berkeley, Berkeley.
Are there other dog-friendly places near Missouri Lounge?
Yes. The closest one on our list is Caffè Chiave, about 0.1 mi away, followed by Moxy (about 0.8 mi) and Cafe Leila (about 1.0 mi).
Is there a dog park near Missouri Lounge?
Yes. The closest is Ohlone Dog Park, about 1.0 mi away.
Sources
- DogTrekker, Mar 2026
- Missouri Lounge, undated, read Oct 2026
- BringFido, undated, read Oct 2026
About the bar:
- KQED Bay Area Bites: A Bar Story, Feb 2019
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